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Morningstar TriStar Meter-2 (TS-M-2)

Model: TS-M-2 · SKU: TS-M-2

Prepared Nov 12, 2026

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Common specifications

Device type	Digital meter (2 x 16 character LCD), mounted on the controllerSource [1]
Communications	Not documented
Supported devices	TriStar and TriStar MPPT controllersSource [1]
Ports	RJ-11 (6-pin)Source [1]
Display	2 x 16 character LCD with backlightingSource [1]
Power input	MeterBus power over the RJ-11 cable; self-consumption <0.5W, 42.5 mA (backlight on)Source [1]
Mounting	Mounted on the controllerSource [1]
Enclosure	Not documented
Operating temperature	-40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedSource [1]
Weight	0.23 kg0.51 lb convertedCalculatedSource [1]
Dimensions	Not documented
Enclosure volume	Not documented
Warranty term	5 yearsSource [1]

All recorded specifications

Certifications (as printed)	CE, RoHS and REACH Compliant; ETL Recognized Component; FCC Class B Part 15 Compliant; ACMA-EMC CompliantDocumented claim Conditions The certification lines as printed once for the three meters. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, Certifications The certification lines as printed once for the three meters. Manufacturer claims; no issuer directory was checked. Location: PDF page 1, Certifications Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Device type	Digital meter (2 x 16 character LCD), mounted on the controllerDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "The TriStar Meter-2™ (TS-M-2), TriStar Meter-2-600V™ (TS-M-2-600V) and the TriStar Remote Meter-2™ (TS-RM-2) are advanced digital meters.", "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "The TriStar meters are 2 x 16 character LCD’s that display system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering, alarms and faults for easy troubleshooting." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "The TriStar Meter-2™ (TS-M-2), TriStar Meter-2-600V™ (TS-M-2-600V) and the TriStar Remote Meter-2™ (TS-RM-2) are advanced digital meters.", "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." and "The TriStar meters are 2 x 16 character LCD’s that display system and controller information, logged data, bar graph metering, alarms and faults for easy troubleshooting." Location: PDF page 1, description Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Display	2 x 16 character LCD with backlightingDocumented claim Conditions The description prints 2 x 16 character LCDs and the features print "Backlighting to enhance readability". Location: PDF page 1, description and features The description prints 2 x 16 character LCDs and the features print "Backlighting to enhance readability". Location: PDF page 1, description and features Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Mounting	Mounted on the controllerDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." Location: PDF page 1, description Printed as "They are nearly identical except that the TS-M-2 and TS-M-2-600V are mounted on the controller and the TS-RM-2 is flush mounted up to 30 meters away from the controller." Location: PDF page 1, description Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Operating temperature	-40 to 60 °C-40 to 140 °F convertedDocumented claim Conditions Printed as "Ambient Operating Temperature -40 °C to +60 °C" once for the three meters. Location: PDF page 1, Environmental, Ambient Operating Temperature Printed as "Ambient Operating Temperature -40 °C to +60 °C" once for the three meters. Location: PDF page 1, Environmental, Ambient Operating Temperature Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Ports	RJ-11 (6-pin)Documented claim Conditions Printed once for the three meters as "Connector Type RJ-11 (6-pin)". Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Connector Type Printed once for the three meters as "Connector Type RJ-11 (6-pin)". Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Connector Type Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Power input	MeterBus power over the RJ-11 cable; self-consumption <0.5W, 42.5 mA (backlight on)Documented claim Conditions The features print "Both data and meterbus power flow over a single cable"; the Electrical block prints "Self-Consumption <0.5W 42.5 mA (backlight on)" once for the three meters. Location: PDF page 1, features; Electrical, Self-Consumption The features print "Both data and meterbus power flow over a single cable"; the Electrical block prints "Self-Consumption <0.5W 42.5 mA (backlight on)" once for the three meters. Location: PDF page 1, features; Electrical, Self-Consumption Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Supported devices	TriStar and TriStar MPPT controllersDocumented claim Conditions The compatibility table ("Compatibility TS-M-2 TS-M-2-600V TS-RM-2 • TriStar YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT 600V NO YES YES") prints YES for the TriStar and TriStar MPPT and NO for the TriStar MPPT 600V in the TS-M-2 column. Location: PDF page 1, Compatibility The compatibility table ("Compatibility TS-M-2 TS-M-2-600V TS-RM-2 • TriStar YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT YES NO YES • TriStar MPPT 600V NO YES YES") prints YES for the TriStar and TriStar MPPT and NO for the TriStar MPPT 600V in the TS-M-2 column. Location: PDF page 1, Compatibility Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]
Weight	0.23 kg0.51 lb convertedCalculated0.23 kg as printed Conditions Printed as "TS-M-2 0.23 kg / 0.5 lb" in the weight list (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Weight Printed as "TS-M-2 0.23 kg / 0.5 lb" in the weight list (written in kg). Location: PDF page 1, Mechanical, Weight Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]

Warranty

Warranty term	5 yearsDocumented claim Conditions Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms. Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture) [1]

Warranty term

5 yearsDocumented claim

Conditions

Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms.

Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY

Printed once for the three meters as "WARRANTY: Five year warranty period.". The datasheet prints no further terms.

Location: PDF page 1, WARRANTY

Official datasheet · Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture)

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Certificate records

No records documented.

Sources and revisions

Morningstar TriStar Meters datasheet (TS-M2.DAT.09/14) (November 2, 2026 capture)Official datasheet · Revision TS-M2.DAT.09/14 · Checked Nov 1, 2026https://www.morningstarcorp.com/wp-content/uploads/datasheet-tristar-meter-2-all-en.pdf